Enter the dead zone

Learn the easy way to deal with slick downhill putts

Fault: Running fast putts past Fix: Use toe contact to kill the strike

We coaches are usually big on helping you find the sweetspot of your putter. A centred strike stops the face twisting at impact and helps you deliver consistent distance control. But there’s one occasion a strike off the toe becomes more desirable, and it’s when you’re facing a very quick downhill putt – something you can expect to face more often as summer approaches. Here’s why it works, and some simple guidelines on how to achieve it.